San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Whaley House
Photographed By Meg B, October 11, 2018
1. The Whaley House Marker
Erected 1959 by San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Historical Markers Committee. (Marker Number 65.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.
Location. 32° 45.165′ N, 117° 11.677′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is mounted on the front wall of the Whaley House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2482 San Diego Avenue, San Diego CA 92110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Derby Dike (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. George H. Derby (within shouting distance of this marker); Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception (about 400 feet away, measured
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More about this marker. The Whaley House is located in Old Town San Diego
Regarding The Whaley House. This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No.65)
Also see . . . The Whaley House Museum. The Whaley House Museum Web Site has several very interesting links on different aspects of the Whaley House; The history of the house, the Whaley family, the “haunting” of what many consider to be the “most haunted house in the country” and articles about SOHO (Save our Heritage Organization). (Submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 21, 2021
2. The Whaley House Marker
This view shows the marker on the right and an additional tablet on the left.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 21, 2021
3. The Whaley House
The markers can be seen along the front of the building on the right.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005
4. Whaley House
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005
5. The Whaley House
Photographed By 2002 A. Hazard Photography
6. Postcard - The Whaley House
Built in 1856-57 for Thomas and Anna Whaley, the Whaley House is the oldest brick structure in Southern California. The house was the civic, cultural and business center of life in Old Town San Diego and is now reputed to be "America's Most Haunted House."
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 29, 2015
7. T. Whaley.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2015
8. The Whaley House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2015
9. The Whaley House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2015
10. The Courtroom
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2015
11. Liquor License
To Thomas Whaley
1860 - 1880
To Thomas Whaley
1860 - 1880
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2015
12. The Theater
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2015
13. The Renowned Tanner Troop
THE MANAGER has the honor to inform the citizens of San Diego, and Public generally, that, having Leased the upper part of the BRICK HOUSE, he has fitted up the Hall for the purpose of offering to the generous Public a short season, of his Moral, Chaste and Versatile Entertainments, consisting of Drama, Farce, Comedy, Singing and Dancing, Laughable Burlesques, Negro Delineations, &c., and hopes his untiring efforts to please, will meet with a Liberal Share of Patronage. He will offer his FIRST EXHIBITION On Wedensday, December 2nd. Admission: 50 cents, Childrens half price, Reserved seats 75 cents.
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14. Thomas Whaley
Old Town - The Whaley Family:A Brief History
15. The Whaley Family
Anna Whaley with baby Anna, Frank and Thomas Whaley
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,901 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Meg B of Chesapeake, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 15. submitted on September 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
